Summer College Internship - Contracts Career Field

Contracts Career Field Internship

As an intern in the Contracts career field, you will be part of a high-demand team that is essential to the modernization of the entire enterprise. This field is responsible for procuring the vital supplies and services that enable the agency to meet its global mission needs. This internship will expose you to the full lifecycle of government acquisitions. While your specific placement will be based on mission needs, you will have the opportunity to learn the functions of a Contract Specialist, which is the core role in this field.

In this capacity, you will learn to:

• Plan and manage the acquisition of products and services
• Develop acquisition strategies and evaluate proposals from vendors
• Negotiate and award contracts to satisfy customer requirements
• Administer contracts to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions

Transcript Upload Instructions:
All applicants must upload proof of current enrollment as part of their application. This includes your most recent unofficial transcript showing the date, university information, and GPA. Freshmen may upload a letter of enrollment from the university in place of a transcript. Failure to upload this documentation will result in disqualification from consideration. Accepted applicants must also submit an official transcript to Student Programs once the relevant semester (e.g., Spring 2027) is complete.